Rack & Pinion Steering Systems
- TRW®Steering Rack BushingSteering Rack Bushing by TRW®. TRW sets the standard within the Aftermarket, with tests that go beyond the ordinary to ensure every chassis part produced by TRW meets stringent vehicle manufacturer quality standards, in line with the...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$11.27 - $36.13
- Torque Solution®Steering Rack Pinion BushingsSteering Rack Pinion Bushings by Torque Solution®. If you are looking to upgrade the steering system of your vehicle to make the most out of your vehicle's performance, go with this high-grade steering part that is engineered to be...Installs in under 30 minutesEliminates excessive steering play$37.97 - $105.50
- Cardone Reman®Rack and Pinion Bushing KitRack and Pinion Bushing Kit by Cardone Reman®. Cardone Reman Rack and Pinion Bushing Kits include new components designed to meet OEM performance for form, fit, and function. Now you can replace only the bushings without removing the...Cardone Engineered product design improvements prevent typical causes of original unit failure.All critical components are tested three times before leaving the factory to ensure exceptional performance.$25.00
- ACDelco®Advantage™ Rack and Pinion Mount BushingAdvantage™ Rack and Pinion Mount Bushing by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Fatigue resistance supports optimum service life, even in harsh conditionsMetal sleeve/rubber bushing design supports proper alignment$10.17
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Rack and Pinion ClampGM Genuine Parts™ Rack and Pinion Clamp by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Steering Gear Mount Brackets are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts...Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors$23.59
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Rack and Pinion O-RingGM Original Equipment™ Rack and Pinion O-Ring by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$4.29 - $34.27
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Rack and Pinion SealGM Original Equipment™ Rack and Pinion Seal by ACDelco®. ACDelco Seals are high quality seals, which seal in lubricant and keep dirt and water out, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. Made...High quality materials to help provide a long service lifeGM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component$6.68
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Rack and Pinion Mount BushingGenuine GM Parts™ Rack and Pinion Mount Bushing by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle,...Fatigue resistance supports optimum service life, even in harsh conditionsMetal sleeve/rubber bushing design supports proper alignment$12.90 - $53.26
- ACDelco®Professional™ Rack and Pinion Mount BushingProfessional™ Rack and Pinion Mount Bushing by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Metal sleeve/rubber bushing design supports proper alignment, stability, and durabilityManufactured at TS 16949-certified facilities for consistent high quality$4.43 - $35.26
- Mopar®Rack and Pinion MountRack and Pinion Mount by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$10.03 - $75.56
- Mopar®Rack and Pinion SealRack and Pinion Seal by Mopar®. If you're striving to restore smooth and predictable steering of your vehicle, this high-quality replacement steering part is just the ticket. It is manufactured from durable and long-lasting materials so...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$2.95 - $53.04
- Mopar®Steering Rack and Pinion CapSteering Rack and Pinion Cap by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$16.41 - $54.97
- Mopar®Steering Rack and Pinion NutSteering Rack and Pinion Nut by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$2.28 - $768.12
- Mopar®Steering Rack and Pinion WasherSteering Rack and Pinion Washer by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$2.45 - $28.46
- SKP®Rack and Pinion BushingRack and Pinion Bushing by SKP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Precise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting valueStringently tested with the highest quality standards$15.71 - $25.07
- Delphi®Rack and Pinion Mount BushingRack and Pinion Mount Bushing by Delphi®. OE safety technology is fitted to millions of vehicles worldwide and Delphi applies OE expertise to our aftermarket steering portfolio. Delphi tests to the extreme for OE performance at every...Manufactured to OE standards for performance and durabilityExtensive testing including material and dimensional checks, crack detection and fatigue analysis$4.57 - $32.43
- Edelmann®Rack and Pinion Valve Body Seal KitRack and Pinion Valve Body Seal Kit by Edelmann®. Edelmann, the company that's been making parts since the early 20th century with extensive steering repair experience, has you covered with everything you need to complete the steering...Includes the seals and miscellaneous hardware needed for a complete rebuildDesigned to make the repair job quick and easy$20.36 - $56.34
- Genuine®Rack and Pinion SealRack and Pinion Seal by Genuine®. If your driveline system parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On...Designed to restore your vehicle’s driveline systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$28.80 - $299.84
- Genuine®Steering Rack MountSteering Rack Mount by Genuine®. If you're striving to restore smooth and predictable steering of your vehicle, this high-quality replacement steering part is just the ticket. It is manufactured from durable and long-lasting materials...Designed to restore your vehicle’s steering systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$50.73 - $57.62
- Genuine®Steering Rack SpacerSteering Rack Spacer by Genuine®. If your steering parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our...Designed to restore your vehicle’s steering systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$6.92 - $7.12
- Genuine®Steering Rack and Pinion BoltSteering Rack and Pinion Bolt by Genuine®. If your steering parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On...Designed to restore your vehicle’s steering systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$11.26
- Genuine®Steering Rack and Pinion Housing Seal RingSteering Rack and Pinion Housing Seal Ring by Genuine®. If your steering parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts...Designed to restore your vehicle’s steering systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$5.54 - $6.46
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Rack and Pinion BushingsOE Solutions™ Rack and Pinion Bushings by Dorman®. Save time, money and labor with Dorman’s Steering Rack and Pinion Mount Bushings. Now you can replace only the Bushings-without removing the entire steering rack.Two-piece design for ease of installationReplacement stops clunking sounds and loose steering due to damaged bushings$4.35 - $55.94
- iD Select®Rack and Pinion Seal KitRack and Pinion Seal Kit by iD Select®. Swap out your worn-out or malfunctioning part with this top-notch product from iD Select. It’s built to OEM specifications to offer the same fit, form, and function as your factory...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$28.85 - $42.38
- Flaming River®Rack and Pinion Mounting BushingRack and Pinion Mounting Bushing by Flaming River®. Flaming River is here with its premium steering parts. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials, this product will serve you reliably for years to come. It...Manufactured from premium materialsDesigned to strict quality standards$39.64
- Flaming River®Rack and Pinion Mounting ClampRack and Pinion Mounting Clamp by Flaming River®. Flaming River is here with its premium steering parts. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials, this product will serve you reliably for years to come. It...Manufactured from premium materialsDesigned to strict quality standards$109.72
- Lemfoerder®Steering Rack and Pinion BushingSteering Rack and Pinion Bushing by Lemfoerder®. Get back the power to control where your vehicle takes you with OE quality steering parts from Lemfoerder. Made to OE specifications for fit, form, and function, they will help restore...Designed to restore your vehicle to its original gloryMade to ensure optimum handling, precise steering, and superior traction$3.90 - $9.41
- Professional Parts Sweden®Rack and Pinion StopRack and Pinion Stop by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden products are...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$4.93 - $9.22
- Professional Parts Sweden®Steering Rack and Pinion BushingSteering Rack and Pinion Bushing by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$9.92
- Torque Solution®Pinion Support BracePinion Support Brace by Torque Solution®. If you are looking to upgrade the steering system of your vehicle to make the most out of your vehicle’s performance, go with this high-grade steering part that is engineered to be second to...High quality at an affordable priceBuilt to match your exact requirements$63.30
The rack & pinion converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into turning motion at the front wheels. The name refers to the 2 gears that mesh inside the rack & pinion housing. The rack gear is housed in a metal tube attached to the chassis. The ends of the rack gear are connected to tie-rods, which are attached to the steering knuckles/spindles where the wheels are mounted. The steering column shaft is connected to the pinion gear. When the steering wheel is turned, the pinion gear acts on the rack gear, forcing it to move laterally within the tube, thereby turning the front tires.
Manual rack & pinions were used on some small vehicles in the past, but today just about all vehicles have rack & pinions with power assist. In a hydraulic power rack & pinion there is a fluid-filled cylinder in the rack tube separated by a piston attached to the rack. An engine-driven pump supplies pressurized fluid to a rotary valve on the pinion gear. When the steering wheel is turned, the rotary valve directs pressurized fluid to one side of the piston, providing power assist to move the rack. When the steering wheel is turned the other way, pressure is applied to the opposite side of the piston.
Rack & pinion assemblies can suffer from several problems. The hydraulic system in power rack & pinions operate at high pressures and O-ring seals are used to contain the fluid. These seals can deteriorate from age, which results in leaks, but leaks can also originate at worn power steering hoses. If steering feels stiff and the steering wheel is hard to turn, the fluid level may be low due to a leak. Check for fluid leaks at the hoses, fittings, and at the rack tube ends. In extreme cases low fluid level and lack of lubricant can cause damage to the rack & pinion gears and you may hear grinding noises. A torn rack & pinion bellows, also known as a boot, can allow dirt and debris to get into the rack and destroy the seal, and also prematurely wear the inner tie-rod joint.
When driving on a straight road, if there’s a lot of play in the steering wheel when it’s centered, and the car doesn’t begin to turn until the wheel is moved quite a bit, then the pinion and rack gears are most likely worn, which requires rack & pinion assembly replacement. Worn gears can also cause wandering and loose steering. Wander can also be caused by worn steering mount bushings, which can allow the whole rack assembly to move back and forth. Check the bushings for cracks, splits, disintegration and excessive movement. If the vehicle is properly aligned but wants to pull to one side while driving on a straight, flat road, the rotary valve may be leaking and allowing fluid to pressurize one side of the rack piston. This would also require rack & pinion assembly replacement.
No matter what your repair or upgrade needs are or what you’re working on, we have the rack & pinion assemblies and related components to restore safe, predictable, and easy steering system operation. We offer manual rack & pinion assemblies and both hydraulic and electric power rack & pinion assemblies. They’re manufactured to original equipment specifications and most come with bellows and tie-rods installed for a complete repair. We also have complete seal kits, bearing kits and repair kits if you want to tackle overhauling the rack & pinion assembly yourself. Our bellows/boots kits can help you make timely repairs that can prevent expensive damage, and you can take care of rack & pinion mount related handling, alignment, and tire wear problems with our replacement mount and bushing kits.
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